Publication Type
Magazine Article
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acceptedVersion
Publication Date
3-2025
Abstract
Based on the 2024 lectures delivered by SMU President Professor Lily Kong as part of the 15th Singapore Institute for Policy Studies-Nathan Lecture Series titled ‘Universities Reinvented: Shaping Legacy and Impact for a New World’, the article highlights the need for universities to find a foothold in the next 100 years by moving beyond issuing credentialing to offering lifelong enabling experiences. It advocates for a shift towards holistic education that emphasises independence, humanities, interdisciplinary depth, and policy innovation. Additionally, it calls for government policy reform, stakeholder engagement, and a clear break from the global rankings race to ensure universities stay purposeful and impactful.
Keywords
HIgher education, academic research
Discipline
Higher Education
Research Areas
Humanities
Publication
University World News
ISSN
1756-297X
Publisher
University World News
Citation
KONG, Lily and Coates, Hamish, "How should universities serve the 100-year life span?" (2025). Research Collection School of Social Sciences. Paper 4184.
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4184
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4184
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